1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
For all the controversy over Trump’s leadership style and communication methods, one thing is sure.
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Venus in Gemini encourages you to turn your communication game up a notch, Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
The same can be true of encrypted communications platforms.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
The county office of emergency management warned residents that power and communication outages were possible if the wildfire impacted infrastructure.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Venus in Gemini encourages you to turn your communication game up a notch, Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
The same can be true of encrypted communications platforms.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
The county office of emergency management warned residents that power and communication outages were possible if the wildfire impacted infrastructure.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Adapting products and messages isn’t just about language but also requires an understanding of cultural values and local needs.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Always: Verify the person's identity through multiple channels; don't rely solely on their social media profiles, messages or emails.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Fiber drones seem to be popular for ambush attacks, because the connection via a fiber optic cable uses less energy than maintaining video contact.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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According to Denver's Parks and Recreation program, several precautions are recommended to avoid contact with wild animals in the area.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Across from the break room and common space on the dispatch floor is the Emergency Operations Center, a 52-seat room that will aid in coordinating during crisis responses.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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That’s when a Whitehall officer contacted Columbus dispatch and notified them of the suspect, but failed to mention that the suspect was armed, the lawsuit said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The Adelphi Hotel, a MICHELIN Key property located in historic downtown Saratoga Springs, is putting the final touches on its $75 million-plus expansion and renovation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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